St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18

was first founded at Puy, France, in
1910, under the auspices of the bishop
of that diocese. The parent no use of
the order in the United States is at st.
Louis, to which city the sisters first
came in 1886. In 1851 the first convent
of the order in this state was opened in
st. Paul, and this house is now the pro-
vincial one of the state. The
order of st. Joseph is spread through
out the country, and there are very few
states that do not experience the bless
ingS attendant upon the good Offices of
the sisters, which. in their relation to
the outside world, consist mainly in the
care of the sick and the education of the
young. This institution, like all others
under the charge of the sisters of re-
ligious orders, is conducted in a manner
which reflects the greatest credit upon
the sisters, and must certainly give
a feeling of security to par
entS who value the religious
and moral training of their children,
and who are anxious to see their minds
formed in way that will make them
ornaments to society, both in a religious
and educational sense. AT st. JOseph'S
academy every attention is paid to the
religious and educational training of the
pupils. The studies pursued i'll the ele-
mentaTy grades consist of the usual En-
glish branches, with q rudimentary
course of vocal music and drawing. In
the advanced grades a full acad-
emic course is given, includ-
Pupils, if they desire, may pursue a
special course in music and drawing.
Exceptional advantages are offered to
pupils who desire to receive particular
attention in certain studies, in which
they may be deficient, while sufficiently
advanced in others. A fine and con-
stantly increasing library museum
of natural history. quarterly
lectures from specialists on
literary and scientific subjects
are among the means of improvement.
As methods to prOmoteemulatiOn, there
are monthly notes, quarterly bulletins
to parents, tablets of honor placed in
the parlors where visitors may inspect
them, quarterly examinations, written
and oral, annual distribution of crowns
and prizes, and medals for the various
classes. Weekly instructions are given
in pOIiteness, and nothing is overlooked
that may lead TO lady-like department. in
the pupils. Domestic economy receives
marked attention, especially in the de-
partment Of cooking. The teaching in
this latter branch is made to be thor
Oughly practical, actual work on the
part of the class accompanying the les
son of the teacher. Great attention is
given to the pupils. The recreation
grounds are spacious and attractive, Of
fering every nducement TO outdoor eX-
ercise. Large halls give opportunity
for active indoor recreation in bad
weather.
Pupils of all religious denominations
are received. The conscientious con-
victiOnS of none Catholics are never in
terfered with; but for the sake of good
order, they are required to conform to
the external discipline of the house.
The chief feature each year of the
closing exercises of the school is the eY-
hibit of the work of both sessions.
This exhibit consists of the uncor-
rected results of the last quarterly
examination. including a written eX-
animation in the languages, map draw
ing, painting in oil and water cOlOrs,
crayOn and fancy sketches, music, in
strumental and vocal, fancy work OF all
kinds, hand and machine sewing, etc.
The names of the following young
ladies were placed on the roll of honor
after the quarterly examination:
ROLL OE HONOR.
Miss Agnes Grace, Matte Ward, Mel
lie Mackey, Mary McGinn, Aurora Bob
land, Mildred Campbell, Katie Eagan.
Matte Simpson, Alice Brennan, Emma
Truw, CeleStine Schlick, Louise Dilley,
EStelle Lester, Otie WOlcott. Carrie Ely,
Cora Mcclure, Ida KnOblauch. Anna
WaldrOn, Margaret Barry, Agnes
Cremer, Grace Stacy, Mary Mills, Grace
Wentworth, Mildred Thruen, Jennie
Larkin, Clara Dahms, Anna Duncan,
Ada Culinary, Julia Churchill, Mary
Traverse, Anna LOrenZ, Grace Irving,
Agnes O'GOrman. Grace Fitzgerald.
The class rooms are spacious and well
ventilated, and are constructed with
every regard to the health and comfort
of the pupils. The following note from
DR.. Hand, president of the state board
of health, explains itself:
To the Sisters of st. joseph: l take
pleasure in assuring you that l think your
sanitary arrangements at ST. Joseph's acad-
envy about as perfect as it is possible 10 make
them; and this, combined with the health
full location, should make your institution
almost impregnable TO sickness.
ID. W. HAND, NJ. d.
The dormitories for the pupils are
neatly and admirably kept, and, as in
the class rooms, one OF more sisters is